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Far Ings NNR 6/8/09
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Author:  Mandy West [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Far Ings NNR 6/8/09
A foggy, muggy and wet morning (got soaked to the skin twice :evil: ) 5.30am-1pm, covered west of reserve and quick visit to Chowder Ness. Had half hour of hazy sunshine
On visiting the loo when I arrived I was briefly transported back to "Backwoods" in Goa, i.e. Frogs in the Bogs :lol: (2 of).

Anyway on with the birds.............


1 Bittern
2 Kingfisher
5 Reed Warbler (one ringed, pic in album)
2 Sedge Warbler
2 Carrion Crow
30 Goldfinch
6 Greenfinch
2 Dunnock
5 Common Tern
2 Curlew
20 Shelduck
c100 Lapwing
20 Swallow
10 House Martin
2 Redshank
6 Dunlin
2 Pied Wagtail
2 Avocet
1 Grey Heron
1 Lesser Whitethroat
6 Willow Warbler
1 GC Grebe
6 Cormorant
12 House Sparrow
4 Mute Swan
2 Reed Bunting
2 Ringed Plover

plus the usual tit sp and water birds


Mandy
Author:  Ian Misselbrook [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Far Ings NNR 6/8/09
Hi Mandy,

You were lucky. In addition to the frogs under the rim at Backwoods there was also a snake in my "shower". After it was removed they told me it was venomous!

Never-the-less an experience not to be missed.

Kind regards,

Ian
Author:  Terence Whalin [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 5:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Far Ings NNR 6/8/09
hi mandy
quite a place that backwoods, i was the 25th person ever to visit the place many years ago now. My name being on page 2 volume 1. Does the 06.30hrs pitta still run on time through the camp, wot a sight !! bleary eyed oy dont stand on the pitta.

terry whalin
Author:  Mandy West [ Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Far Ings NNR 6/8/09
Hi Guys

Yes, an experience without a doubt. No snakes in the room (well we didnt see any in the camp but they were about Im sure.) Not only frogs in the loo but a dozen or so in our bed :shock: - not condusive to a good nights sleep!! The little blighters persisted in jumping on us in the dark and hiding under our pillows - I was a nervous wreck :lol:

As for the pitta, yes right on cue every morning in the camp kitchen area - lovely bird :)

Mandy
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